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SpartanNash inks delivery and distribution deal with DoorDash
Under the agreement, DoorDash will become a delivery option for the grocery company's stores and independent retail clients, while SpartanNash will begin supplying DashMart online convenience stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 10, 2022 -
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3 ways grocers are elevating online order picking in their stores
As retailers continue to rely on their main locations to fill digital demand, many are trying to boost efficiency and quality through enhanced training, technology and store layouts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 9, 2022 -
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Online sales decline in April as inflation takes hold with shoppers
E-commerce sales for the month dropped almost 4% as order volume and active users fell, according to the latest report from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2022 -
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Robomart, Unilever link up to reinvent the ice cream truck
This summer, customers in Los Angeles will be able to hail self-service mobile markets stocked with brands owned by the CPG giant, including Ben & Jerry's and Breyers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2022 -
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Instacart's sales sag 4% in first quarter, report says
Shoppers spent an average of $576 on Instacart’s platform during the first three months of 2022, down 9% from the same period last year, according to data from Bloomberg Second Measure.
By Sam Silverstein • May 4, 2022 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Can grocers' food assortment become the pharmacy of the future?
As digital technology evolves and the link between food and health grows stronger, an opportunity is emerging for retailers to become a core part of the healthcare system.
By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2022 -
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Albertsons expands Uber delivery to more than 2K stores
With the addition of nearly 800 stores, shoppers can now order from the grocery chain's banners in Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, Utah, Vermont and Rhode Island on the third-party platform.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 3, 2022 -
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Aisles Abroad: How a Chinese e-grocer is delivering fresh foods fast in the world's most competitive grocery market
Beijing-based Missfresh has built a robust business in China's largest cities that relies on state-of-the-art dark stores and AI forecasting, but faces a challenging path as it looks to make money.
By Sam Silverstein • May 2, 2022 -
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Publix kicks off 15-minute delivery from Instacart's new 'nano' centers
The grocer launched the service from a facility in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood on Thursday, with two additional dark stores opening in the area over the coming weeks.
By Jeff Wells • April 28, 2022 -
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In challenge to Costco, Walmart+ boosts fuel discounts at thousands more gas stations
The retail giant's discount membership has enlisted 12,000 Exxon and Mobil locations to participate in one of its most enticing perks.
By Daphne Howland • April 27, 2022 -
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Grocers often miss chances to alert shoppers about online substitutions, survey finds
Nearly a third of online grocery shoppers will remain on a retailer’s site or app to look for an alternative when a product they want is unavailable, but just 25% report always getting a recommendation, data analysis firm Lucidworks found.
By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2022 -
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Lunds & Byerlys gains 'shelf intelligence data' with inventory scanning tool
The new service is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to shelf-monitoring robots and cameras, with workers able to scan aisles in as little as 12 seconds using handheld devices.
By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2022 -
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Gopuff taps former Amazon executive to oversee North American business
Maria Renz, who helped launch Amazon’s grocery business and mostly recently served as an executive vice president at SoFi, will oversee Gopuff’s strategy and execution in the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • April 14, 2022 -
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Wegmans now offers SNAP online purchasing via Instacart
Eligible shoppers will initially have to purchase through Instacart's marketplace, though the grocer is working on making the option available on its own website and app.
By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2022 -
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Misfits Market launches first private label with focus on pantry staples
The new Odds & Ends line marks the latest product assortment expansion for the e-grocer, which also recently started selling wine.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 13, 2022 -
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Albertsons' CEO sees loyalty as 'next phase' of business transformation
The grocer's loyalty program now has 30 million members, and the company hopes to deepen engagement across its digital and store initiatives, Vivek Sankaran told investors on Tuesday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 12, 2022 -
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Walmart preps mealtime inspiration with shoppable Snapchat lens
The new augmented reality lens aims to help mobile users find recipes using ingredients they have at home or can order from the retailer.
By Robert Williams • April 11, 2022 -
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Grocery delivery is off to a strong start in 2022
First-quarter sales rose 15% from a year ago, according to the latest figures from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, driven by third-party e-commerce companies and speedy service providers.
By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2022 -
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Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet
Town & Country Markets is also moving goods between its stores using the battery-powered vehicles, according to PacWesty, an adventure travel company that owns and operates the vans.
By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2022 -
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Kroger launches restaurant supply business
The grocer now offers next-day delivery in the greater Dallas area aimed at small and independent establishments.
By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2022 -
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How ethnic e-grocers are turning up the heat on shoppable recipes
Companies like Weee, Umamicart and Quicklly are promoting user-generated recipes, holding contests and even paying people for the dishes they develop.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 5, 2022 -
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Foxtrot to open four new Washington, DC-area locations
The upscale convenience store chain's expansion includes a store in Bethesda, Maryland — the retailer's first in that state — and a downsized store in downtown Washington focused on grab-and-go items.
By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2022 -
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Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce
The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces sector-wide challenges and a need to realign as a global business.
By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's adds same-day delivery subscription as membership perk
Same-Day Select offers two options for no-fee deliveries from the club retailer, further expanding its efforts to boost e-commerce loyalty and buying options.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2022 -
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WIC online purchasing is coming, but it faces hurdles
Enabling e-commerce through the nutrition assistance program faces many of the same challenges as the SNAP program, though the USDA and WIC agencies say they're learning from recent tests.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022
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